Tobacco article holder



Oct. 16, 1934. G. N. POLYMEROS TOBACCO ARTICLE HOLDER 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Dec. 7, 1933 Inventor fear 6 Mfifmc was ooo o 0 7/ 0c Q00 Oct. 16, 1934. PQLYMERQS 1,976,890

TOBACCO ARTICLE HOLDER Filed Dec. 7, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 920/" Jayme/-06 Attorney Patented Oct. 16, 1934 umrao STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to an appliance which may be generically referred to as a holder for tobacco articles such as for example, a cigar or a cigarette or as a stem for a pipe, though the drawings show the invention used as a cigarette holder.

For the sake of illustration of the principle of the invention and the preferred structural embodiment thereof it may be hereinafter referred to as a cigar and cigarette holder.

The principal novelty resides in a two-part structure embodying separably joined companion sections wherein the jointed portions of said sections are constructed to define a chamber to accommodate a perforated receptacle serving as a container for an absorbent filler such as a sponge or the like, the idea being to pass the smoke through the sponge for purification and moistening purposes.

The particular features of construction which serve to distinguish the invention from similar cigarette and cigar holders will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevational view of a device constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view partly in elevation disclosing the complete assemblage in detail.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary detail sectiona-l view illustrating the specific features of refinement serving to distinguish the invention as a novel contribution to the trade and art.

Figure 4 is a cross section taken approximately on the plane of the line 4-4 of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is an end elevational view of the mouthpiece or stem showing the construction of the left hand or outer end thereof and disclosing the sponge contained in its operative position.

Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the perforated or foraminous container.

Figure '7 is an end view thereof observing the same in a direction from right to left.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the absorbent filler or sponge for said container.

Referring now to the drawings by distinguishing reference numerals it will be observed that the mouthpiece or stem, which forms one of the parts or sections, is differentiated by the numeral 9. This is of appropriate material and proportions and provided with a passage or bore 10 for conducting the smoke. The outer or left hand end is provided with an extension screw threaded The reduced 00 This is somewhat in the form of a miniature basket and is of appropriate material and may be broadly referred to as of foraminous or perforated construction. It is here shown as made of metal of appropriate texture having a plurality of openings 16 which serve .to facilitate circulation and distribution of the smoke. At the open end is a bail like handle 1'7 which serves to facilitate insertion and removal of the basket so that it may be cleaned and returned to position. This basket is adapted to serve as a container for a sponge or absorbent filler 18. I have found it practicable to use an ordinary marketed type of sponge for the purpose. It is evident however that some other absorbent porous filler could be substituted for the sponge.

The remaining section of the holder is distinguished as an adapter. This is of proportion to correspond with the companion section 9 and especially designed to accommodate the cigar or cigarette 20. As shown in Figures 2 and 3 the adapter element or section 19 is especially fashioned to provide these features. First at the outer end is a pocket 21 to accommodate the cigarette. At the inner end is a socket which is internally screw threaded to receive the connecting nipple 11. The inner socket iscounter recessed as at 22 to serve as a clearance cavity for the handle 1'1. The numerals 23 merely designate a smoke passage which joins the cavity 22 with the cigarette pocket 21. cigarette is placed in the pocket 21 of the special adapter element 19. Assuming that the parts are assembled as shown in Figures 2 and 3 of the drawings it is obvious that as the smoke is drawn through the mouthpiece passage v 10 it is inter- 1 0 cepted by the sponge 18. The sponge is previously moistened and not only moistens and cools the smoke but has a tendency to absorb certain objectionable juices. The result is that the device functions somewhat as a purifier and it is designed to overcome smokers breath, and to precondition the smoke in such a manner as to minimize the harmful irritating eifects to the throat and tubes.

Particular novelty is predicated upon the pro- In practice the cigar or 95 vision of a mouthpiece 9 which has its outer nipple equipped end formed with a cylindrical socket to accommodate the basket 15 wherein the socket is or such formation as to simultaneously definean expansion counter socket 13 and an annular shoulder or ledge 14 to support the basket as shown in the drawings. The basket itseli is believed to be novel in that it is provided with a handle 17 whereby it may be conveniently removed ior washing the basket and the sponge. The adapter 19 is believed to be unique in that it embodies not only a pocket 21 to accommodate the cigarette but a clearance cavity 22to accommodate the bail like handle 1'7.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in shape, size, and rearrangement of details coming within the field oi invention claimed may be resorted to in actual practice, if desired.

It is understood that the expression "adapter is intended to define not only the element shown in the drawings but it may form a part of a smoking pipe bowl. This is the reason that the invention has been described as a holder for tobacco articles which includes tobacco in loose form, cigars and cigarettes.

navaaoo Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is:

A smokers appliance comprising a mouthpiece having a reduced extericrly threaded outer end and said end having a cylindrical socket therein,

with a recess in the inner wall of said socket, said recess being. of smaller cross sectional area than the cross sectional area of the socket to provide a shoulder at the Junction oi the recess with the socket, said mouthpiece having a bore passing longitudinally therethrough with its outer end communicating with the recess, a receptacle movably located in the socket and having its inner end closed, said closed end having perforations therein with the periphery of the closed end seated on the shoulder, absorbent material placed GEORGE N. POLYMIEROS. 

